Cogta sitting on drought relief funds

THE provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has been caught out.

PMB Sangomas to offer HIV tests

In an effort to reduce the rate of undetected and untreated cases of HIV infections, local traditional healers are being trained to carry out HIV tests and do counselling at their homes.

Pietermaritzburg factory plans rejected

Some Mountain Rise residents have voiced their concerns, raising objection to the municipality’s plans to sell land for a factory in the area.

One dead and two injured at PMB Public Works Department

A man was killed and two others injured on Friday morning after a shooting incident at the Department of Public Works on Prince Alfred Road in Pietermaritzburg.

Robbers attack woman threatening her with rape

A Pietermaritzburg primary school teacher was attacked and threatened with rape and murder by two men during a robbery on Tuesday.

Msunduzi Municipality gardening equipment stolen

Msunduzi Mayor Themba Njilo, has cautioned PMB residents to be on the lookout for people with gardening equipment that belongs to the municipality and report them to the police.

Rhino poachers allegedly rape woman in KZN

Rhino poachers allegedly raped a woman at a private game reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal before killing and dehorning a rhino there on Monday.

Shack lords a threat to economy

Human Settlements MEC Ravi Pillay warned on Tuesday that shack lords are on the rise in KZN.

Plessislaer FCS attempts to bring back faith in police

Dedicated members of the Plessislaer Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit hope that recent convictions they have worked hard to accomplish will instil faith in the police.

Six suspects arrested for farm attacks

Six suspects charged with cases linked to farm attacks appeared in the Himeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

PMB escape teen trafficking attempts

AN 18yearold Pietermaritzburg teenager has spoken out about how she and her three friends survived a horror weekend after being lured to a non-existent camp.

Authorities in search of the Soliks' killers

Police are still on the hunt for the robbers who kidnapped and brutally murdered Roger and Christine Solik on Friday last week.

Not too late to get involved in the Maritzburg City Marathon

With the Witness Medihelp Maritzburg City Marathon set to take place on Sunday, organisers have said that an opportunity is at hand for those who missed the early entries to the Maritzburg City Marathon to register.

Motorists urged to drive slowly on wet roads

Motorists have been urged to take precautionary measures on the roads ahead of the predicted continuous rainfall this week.

Alex High appoints first female principal

HISTORY was made at Alexandra High School recently, when Anusha Pillay was appointed the first female principal of the school after 57 years.

PMB woman loses faith in police

A Pietermaritzburg woman who is allegedly continually being violently abused by a former partner said she has now lost faith in the police.

Plesssislaer officer's conduct to be investigated

AN investigation has been launched into the conduct of a Plessislaer officer after she allegedly refused to help a local DA councillor who was assaulted during the weekend.

Light vehicle collides with truck on N3

Paramedics responded to a collision on the N3 between the Shongweni off ramp and the toll plaza on the east bound lane, on Tuesday afternoon.

7 months pregnant lady dies

A 31-year-old woman believed to be 7-months pregnant was killed in a freak incident on Willow Crescent in Pinetown, yesterday afternoon.

Second abducted spouse found dead

THE hopes of the Solik family in finding their father, Roger, alive were crushed when his body was found yesterday close to where his wife’s body had been discovered on Friday.

PMB 3 year old missing

A disturbed Pietermaritzburg mother made a desperate plea to anyone who knows the whereabouts of her three-year-old daughter, who has been reported missing.

PMB School counsellor case postponed again

The expected court appearance by a second accused yesterday, in the case in which a former primary school counsellor is charged with rape and sexual assault, did not happen.

Msunduzi Deputy Municipal Manager accused of obstructing Forestry

A potentially rewarding municipal forestry project has been rocked by conflict that may impact on its operations and staff.

Three man assist Scottsville woman

A SCOTTSVILLE woman whose cellphone was snatched as she drove through the city centre has expressed gratitude to the three men who helped her.

Children plead for help in finding abducted parents

THE family of a Nottingham Road couple who were abducted from their home during a robbery on Friday, have made a desperate appeal to help find their father, Roger.

Imbali based org helps matric pupils

IN an effort to improve matric results, Gr8 Impact Lifestyle, a community based organisation has partnered with six Imbali schools and will run an outreach extra lessons programme to assist pupils.

Two NFP suspended members fight for MP positions

SUSPENDED former NFP leaders Maliyakhe Shelembe and Nhlanhla Khubisa have filed an urgent application at the Pietemaritzburg high court, fighting their dismissal.

Six die from gas inhalation at Durban harbour

Six people, including three SANDF members have been killed after inhaling gas at its naval base at the Durban harbor.

24 arrests within 24 hours in Pietermaritzburg

POLICE pounced on criminals in the city of PMB this week, arresting 24 suspects in 24 hours.

More water shutdowns for PMB

UMGENI Water has planned a second water shutdown for the district for February 21, following Tuesday’s shutdown that left parts of Msunduzi without water this week.

Driver caught slapping woman to loose his job

Chairperson of the Ntuzuma Taxi Association, Velaphi Gumede, has apologised for the violent behaviour displayed allegedly by one of his taxi drivers. 

Durban taxi driver slaps woman in public

A shocking video of an alleged taxi driver hitting a woman in a taxi at one of Durban's CBD ranks has emerged online.

Instability after UKZN executives' suspension

THE suspension of five University of Kwa-ZuluNatal top executives on Monday has revealed major differences of opinion between the staff, students, and unions.

Dineo degrades from cyclone to storm

According to the South African Weather Service and climatology change experts, the storm still has huge risks associated with heavy rain and flooding. 

Pietermaritzburg Paint shop owner killers arrested

A man has admitted he shot dead Allandale shop owner Shaik Ahmed Ali, during a robbery last month.

Security guard shot at Edendale mall

A security guard was shot at the GREATER Edendale Mall on Saturday, following a wrestle with a suspected mugger.